Libyan Guest House Seizure Order Overturned in Geneva

The Government of National Unity (GNU) has achieved a significant legal victory in Switzerland, successfully overturning a seizure order on the Libyan Guest House in Geneva. This development comes three months after the property was confiscated under a Swiss judicial decision.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that, through coordinated efforts with the State Litigation Department, the GNU secured a court ruling against Jalouli Telecommunications Company, leading to the cancellation of the seizure order on the Libyan Guest House.

The court's decision was influenced by compelling legal arguments presented by the Libyan authorities, which convinced the judiciary to reverse the previous seizure order. Additionally, the court mandated that the Easy Media Jalouli Group cover the legal costs and pay 33,755 Swiss francs to the Libyan state as compensation for case expenses.

This ruling underscores the GNU's commitment to protecting Libyan state assets abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized its dedication to defending the nation's properties through diplomatic missions and in collaboration with relevant authorities.

The case originated from a Swiss court's decision to seize the Libyan Guest House in Geneva, following a ruling in favor of Tunisian businessman Sami Jallouli, which ordered Libya to pay approximately 20 million Swiss francs. The recent court ruling effectively nullifies the seizure, allowing Libya to retain ownership of the property.

This legal triumph is part of a broader effort by the GNU to safeguard Libyan assets internationally, ensuring that the nation's properties are protected from unlawful claims and seizures.